Authors


Brian Lojka, OD

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Strabismus and athletic performance with Dr. Brian Lojka

With strabismus making headlines after Stephen Nedoroscik's performance at the 2024 Olympic Games, Dr. Lojka overviews the condition and how optometrists can care for athletes with eye conditions.


Danica Marrelli, OD, FAAO

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G360: Facts vs fiction in visual field testing for glaucoma

At Glaucoma 360 2025, Danica Marrelli, OD, FAAO, dove into the data on visual field testing for patients with glaucoma.


Bailey Kargo, OD

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From craniotomy to Charles Bonnet syndrome

Case complexity underscores the importance of interdisciplinary communication.



Pauline Cho, BOptom, MEd, PhD

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The latest and greatest in myopia control

Control measures in China are ahead of US measures.


David Damari, OD, FCOD, FAAO

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Top 9 sports vision resources

New technology helps eye care practitioners assist their athlete patients


Parres Wright, OD, FAAO

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Managing low vision in an aging population

As Baby Boomers enter the at-risk age group for vision loss, optometrists must be ready to act.


Andrew G. Lee, MD

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SECO 2023: Neuro nuggets with Dr Lee

Andy Lee, MD, gives highlights from his SECO special session, "Neuro nuggets."


Laurie Saloman

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In-office procedures are new option for managing cataracts, glaucoma, and lesions

As technology improves, less-invasive treatments save patients time and money.


Nidhi Rana, OD

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Identifying and treating for the appropriate red eye in pediatrics and beyond

Nidhi Rana, OD, discusses key highlights from her AAOpt 2022 presentation on pediatric red eye.


Carly Lam, PhD, MSc

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What will myopia control look like in 2034?

New long-term findings illuminate the future of DIMS spectacle lenses.


Harriette Canellos, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO

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Meibomian gland dysfunction: At-home treatment devices

Warm compresses are an invaluable step in the treatment of dry eye.


Sonia Brujic, PharmD

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Know risks and benefits of ocular steroid use

Ophthalmic corticosteroids optimize outcomes in patients with ocular inflammatory conditions


Adam Alexander, OD

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AOA 2024: Early adoption and utilization of perfluorohexceloctane (Miebo) for dry eye disease

According to Adam Alexander, OD, Miebo can make headway in establishing a need for precision medication when it comes to dry eye treatment.



Brian Pall, OD, MS, FAAO

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Transcript: First drug-eluting contact lens approved in Japan

Acuvue Theravision with Ketotifen from Johnson & Johnson Vision is the first entry into an anticipated category of drug-eluting contact lenses.


Eric Botts, OD

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Where to begin with dry eye technology

Adding laboratory testing and meibography helps patients and practices


Arthur Jung, OD

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5 reasons optometrists have failed to embrace myopia management

Some optometrists are reluctant to incorporate myopia control into practice. With global cases on the rise, the time to act is now.


Barbara M. Wirostko, MD, FARVO

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Fact or fiction? A closer look at management options

At-home devices challenge commonly held beliefs on IOP measurements, visual field testing, and imaging.


Bridgitte Shen Lee, OD, FAAO, FBCLA, FEAOO

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Brainstorming eye care research expansion with unlimited resources

From contact lens dropout to addressing diabetic retinopathy in rural communities, optometrists choose an area of eye care research that they would expand, given the appropriate resources.


Hanne Hansen, OD

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Angle closure presentation differs

Cases illustrate how acute and chronic angle-closure glaucoma are treated


Erin Tomiyama, OD, PhD, FAAO

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Key opportunities that residents should take advantage of

Optometrists reflect on their residency experiences and provide advice to current residents.


Steven Leibowitz, MD

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Thyroid eye disease: The masquerading eye disorder— a guide to accurate diagnosis and collaborative care

In this episode, four expert faculty talk about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of thyroid eye disease. They discuss the differential diagnosis, screening tests, and the need for multidisciplinary management for these patients.


Austin Lifferth, OD, FAAO

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All things glaucoma: A triad approach to evaluating the optic nerve, plus GlaucoMantras to carry with you

Austin Lifferth, OD, FAAO, shares highlights from his AAOpt 2022 presentations, including a triad approach to evaluating the optic nerve in glaucoma, and recentering glaucoma care with these 5 GlaucoMantras.


Heavin Maier, OD

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Contoured prism lenses enhance vision clarity and patient comfort

New technology improves precision of binocular vision disorder diagnosis and correction


Tracy Offerdahl, PHARMD, RPH, FAAO

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Biologic medications: The basics that every OD should know

This drug category is rapidly growing in the ophthalmic space, with more options in the pipeline


Sheri Rowen, MD, FACS, PCEO, FCWS

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Pearls for integrating dry eye disease management into your practice

Collaboration between ophthalmologists, optometrists can boost early detection.


Lotfi Merabet, OD, PhD, MPH

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Cerebral visual impairment

Documenting the visual effects and simplifying visual life.


Jeffrey Anshel, OD, FAAO

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The role of nutrition in myopia control

Studies suggest that high glycemic load carbohydrate diets may alter the genetic influence of growth of the sclera and choroid, which ultimately can induce permanent changes in the development and progression of myopia.


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